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The increased financial compensation associated with SMC benefits and the visibility of Purple Heart recipients can attract scammers looking to exploit Veterans.

During this International Fraud Awareness Week, VA aims to arm Veterans and their loved ones with the resources they need to protect themselves from common scams that target their benefits.

Georgia Veterans are invited to learn about resources, receive help with filing claims and obtaining Compensation and Pension evaluations, get career guidance and learn about the PACT Act, and more.

Surviving family members may be eligible for certain VA benefits and programs, such as financial assistance, home loans, education assistance, VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), or survivors pension.

For Veterans especially, the risk of identity theft is high, as criminals target reoccurring monthly benefits payments. Bad actors utilize stolen privacy information to exploit VA benefits, health care and pensions.

The Medical Foster Home program offers Veterans an alternative to nursing homes.

VA has resources to help Veterans prevent fraud—and the stress that can come with it if you've been victimized.

You may be eligible for travel reimbursement if you pay expenses to and from your appointment. Learn if you’re eligible and how to file a claim.

Most U.S. states and territories provide tax benefits for Veterans, [...]

This video from VBA helps Veterans and their families better understand pension poaching and who they can trust when filing pension claims.

How much do you know about VA care, benefits and services? Don’t miss out on what you've earned—check out the "2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers" handbook to learn more.

Whether a Veteran files their taxes independently or uses a tax professional, VA encourages Veterans and their loved ones to review the following tips and resources to both help them navigate the tax season with confidence and to avoid tax season scams.